Activities for senior citizens can include hobbies like cabinet building, cake decorating, painting, crafting, swimming and a host of other things. Hobbies have a mind body connection that benefits active seniors aging in place by promoting their...

Taking care of elderly parents with dementia and uninvolved siblings is an ongoing problem for many.  This is constantly a tough topic to talk about. The truth of the issue is, numerous primary care givers feel as if...

Ten Major Reasons to Plan Ahead Retirement for baby boomers is very different from other generations. Boomers are working later in life, starting second careers and even going back to school. The aging boomer is also doing...

  Tai chi for seniors is a healthy exercise that simultaneously relaxes and invigorates the body. Many individuals perform tai chi, also spelled t’ai chi, as an alternative to a more dynamic workout, yet still reap the...

Do you encourage elder independence or dependence? The most common mistake most care partners make is doing things for their aging family member that can be done for themselves.  It is so important to understand, people like...

Can’t sleep and sleep problems, as we age, are not an expected part of the human aging process. Difficulty falling asleep or always feeling like you can’t sleep is a problem for all age groups. Incorporating healthy sleep habits...

Honoring Veterans on Memorial day.… I remember as a young girl how special Memorial day was to many. For us, it was a day of remembrance. There was a Memorial Day parade every year, that had many...

This article on Self neglect and Depression in Caregivers was submitted by Mel Gaynor… It is not uncommon for carers to feel extremely guilty when they do something purely for themselves – or even when they enjoy...

Palliative cancer treatment side effects can be difficult to endure for many patients. I feel that patients need to be armed with facts and an understanding of their disease. This will help them to make educated choices...

Cancer treatment options should include switching to comfort care. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has developed guidelines of when an oncologist should switch to comfort care. These guidelines have been developed according to type of cancer and options...